Wiremu Katene | |
|---|---|
 Wiremu Katene circa 1871 | |
| Minister without portfolio | |
| In office Nov 1872 – Feb 1876 | |
| Prime Minister | George Waterhouse Sir William Fox Sir Julius Vogel Daniel Pollen |
| Personal details | |
| Died | (1895-11-01)1 November 1895 |
| Political party | None |
| Relatives | Hana-Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke (4x-great-granddaughter) |
| Years | Term | Electorate | Party | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1871–1875 | 5th | Northern Maori | Independent | ||
| 1887 | 9th | Northern Maori | Independent | ||
Wiremu Katene (died 1 November 1895), also known asWi Katene, was a New Zealand politician.
In 1872 he became the firstMāori to be appointed to theExecutive Council, becoming the first indigenousMinister of the Crown. He was also a member of theHouse of Representatives from1871 to 1875, and again in1887.[1]
He died on 1 November 1895.[2] The politicianHana-Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke is a descendant.[3]
| New Zealand Parliament | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by | Member of Parliament for Northern Maori 1871–1875 1887 | Succeeded by |
| Preceded by | Succeeded by | |
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